Owning their Learning

Journey Academy heroes take ownership of their learning. They build self-esteem and increase confidence when they set their goals each morning, looking over their badge books, and making decisions on their own. They are intrinsically motivated to focus, stay on task in order to meet their goals. They are in control of the pace and direction of their individual work. They have greater awareness of their strengths and limitations, as they learn to manage their skills and self-monitor their progress towards their goals, all of which contribute to improved academic progress. They also collaborate with each other to structure their learning environment, moving the furniture around the studio and allowing flexibility in their schedule. The heroes consistently further their own learning by developing problem-solving skills, forming their own opinions, and using their creativity to utilize effective learning strategies. Because the heroes carry the responsibility for their learning  process, they are empowered.

Developing a growth mindset, many heroes shared how they learn from their mistakes and failures. They learned from those who used new strategies to overcome struggles. Though they may have failed, the heroes felt so proud to share new discoveries that helped them learn from their mistakes. The heroes also shared how they would try and try again and never give up. They always laugh when asked if they should just give up since it’s impossible or it’s just too hard, thinking it would be silly for someone to just give up just because they failed or made a mistake.

The third week of their Entrepreneur quest focused on developing marketing strategies. The heroes quickly grasped the concept of supply and demand, making decisions for their product supply and pricing that would help increase consumer demand. They have also been thinking of effective strategies to advertise their company. Some heroes recorded videos of their commercials that were very convincing and effective in persuading consumers to purchase their products. They also immediately recognized some strategies that other companies use in their commercials to persuade them to purchase their products. Their favorite strategy was anthropomorphism, which they all agreed was very effective so they would use this strategy for their businesses. They have been busy designing their posters, flyers, and business cards to invite friends and families to the Children’s Business Fair.

Week 3: 9/17 – 21